Joan the Maid I: The Battles
Seen it?1994 | 160 min | History, Drama, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who likes knowing it really happened and history buffs. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Same wavelength as Henry V or The Zone of Interest.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Long and immersive, at 2 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 40 min.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Convinced only she can lead France to victory against the invading English, Jeanne leaves her childhood home to plead with Charles, heir to the French throne, to allow her to guide his troops on the battlefield.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 9K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Rivette
- Sandrine BonnaireJeanne d'Arc
- Tatiana MoukhineIsabelle Romée
- Jean-Marie RichierDurand Laxart
- Baptiste RoussillonBaudricourt
- Jean-Luc PetitHenri Le Royer
- Bernadette GiraudCatherine Le Royer
- Jean-Claude JayJacques Alain
- Olivier CruveillerJean de Metz
- Benjamin RataudBertrand de Poulengy
- Bruno WolkowitchGilles de Laval